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DCX3400 High-Definition DVR User Guide

1. e PLLA See j VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO Ri S VIDEO coaxin CENTER e OPTICAL IN R H Front surrouno ss wooren eo w al a TV MONITOR HDMI OUTPUT id VIDEO S VIDEO 9 9 OUT Note Only 1 audio connection needs to be made to an A V Receiver Note Solid lines indicate optimum connections 19 4 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET TOP Connecting an SDTV 1 Connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO L R connectors on the DCX set top and the AUDIO L R connectors on the Standard Definition TV SDTV 2 Connect an S Video cable to the S VIDEO OUT connector on the DCX set top and the INPUT S VIDEO on the TV Note If the TV does not support S Video connections composite video connections may be used in place of S Video connection Note If the TV does not support S Video or composite video connections use the RF out connector on the DCX set top The RF connection carries video and audio These video connection methods do not support HD video If you have an HDTV see Connecting HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio 20 4 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET TOP Connecting Your DCX Set top to an SDTV Pos i __choose_ one one L R audio S Video Video RF audio video composite coax DCX3400 a ATCHED
2. CABLE IN U Cable in VCR DVD Recorder Standard Definition TV INPUT INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO LEFT CUNA AUDIO VIDEO ANTENNA IN AUDIO VIDEO H AUDIO RIGHT VIDE ToTV CABLE o ANTENNA IN S VIDEO 23 4 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET TOP Connecting an A V Receiver SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder 1 Connect a stereo audio cable to the AUDIO OUT L R connectors on the DCX set top and the INPUT L R connectors on the A V receiver 2 Connect an S Video cable to the S Video out connector on the DCX set top and the S Video connector on the A V receiver Note If your AV Receiver does not support S Video connections Composite video connections may be used in place of the S Video connection 3 Connect a stereo audio cable to the VCR AUDIO OUT L R connectors on the A V receiver and the INPUT AUDIO L R connectors on the stereo VCR 4 Connect a stereo audio cable to the OUTPUT AUDIO OUT L R connectors on the stereo VCR and the VCR AUDIO IN L R connectors on the A V receiver 5 Connect a composite video cable to the input video connector on the stereo VCR and the video VCR OUT connector on the A V receiver 6 Connect a composite video cable to the output video connector on the stereo VCR and the video VCR IN connector on the A V receiver 7 Connect an S Video cable to the input S Video connector on the Standard Definition TV SDTV and t
3. CABLE ANTENNA IN Note Only 1 audio connection needs to be made to an HDTV Note Solid lines indicate optimum connections 4 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET TOP Connecting an A V Receiver Audio There are several options available for audio connections to your A V receiver e Digital audio OPTICAL S PDIF e Digital audio COAXIAL S PDIF e Stereo audio AUDIO L R If your AN receiver supports it the optical S PDIF or coaxial S PDIF digital audio outputs may be used in place of the stereo audio outputs AUDIO L R These outputs offer a higher level of audio quality including support for Dolby Digital audio e Digital audio optical S PDIF Connect the optical cable to the digital audio optical connector on the DCX set top and the optical connector on the A V receiver e Digital audio coaxial S PDIF Connect the digital audio cable to the digital audio coaxial connector on the DCX set top and the DIGITAL INPUT COAX connector on the A V receiver e Stereo audio Connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO L R connectors on the DCX set top and the AUDIO L R connectors on the A V receiver For information on configuring your DCX set top settings see Configuring the Audio Video and Closed Caption Settings 4 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET TOP Connecting Your DCX Set top to an A V Receiver Audio ET Choose Choose one one Digital audio Digital audio L R audio optical coaxial
4. Macrovison is a registered trademark of Macrovision Corporation All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved Copyright 2008 Multimedia over Coax Alliance All Rights Reserved MoCA and the MoCA logo is a trademark of Multimedia over Coax Alliance The Multimedia over Coax Alliance MoCA www mocalliance org is an open standard body promoting networking of digital video and entertainment through existing coaxial cable in the home Motorola reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of Motorola to provide notification of such revision or change Motorola provides this guide without warranty of any kind implied or expressed including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Motorola may make improvements or changes in the product s described in this manual at any time CONTENTS IR use tere EE 1 Eon EN 2 lA O A ata eat eade 3 2 BEE 5 Turning Power On and DTE ee tedio Eed EE 5 MTEC EAC EV IN TT TIE Re 5 Adjustingithe Volum Ei ee rt ree A Da de e ER RD dn 5 Interactive Program G lde nn sn eee idt ivit edente radius Urdu d eed cs 5 Front Panel Format Button ctr er i ee den en e E ER T eo Wee neat alee 6 BEER 6 Video Format Indicators Front Panel Display 6 BEGANN ne Bee RI Al 7 3 Digital Video BegardePX Asa 9 THE Be N Lab e
5. TV MONITOR HDMI i O VIDEO S VIDEO E EA ovr E ae fin Ea aaa Note Only 1 HDTV video audio connection needs to be made to an HDTV Note On screen graphics will not be displayed when using IEEE 1394 connection Refer to Section 6 for more information Note Solid lines indicate optimum connections Note Optional HDMI connection to A V Receiver shown but not required 4 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET TOP Connecting HDTV Separate Video Audio Connections Cable In DVI Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCX set top If your TV has a DVI input use the DVI connection for your video connect a HDMI to DVI adapter or cable to the HDMI out connector on the DCX set top and the DVI HDTV connector on your TV Note A DVI connection supports only the video connection between the DCX set top and the HDTV To connect your audio connections with your TV speakers go to Audio section below To connect your audio connections for an A V receiver go to Connecting Your DCX Set top to an A V Receiver Audio Component Video YPbPr Audio Connect the component video cables to the Y Pb and Pr connectors on your HDTV and DCX set top Note This connection supports only the high definition video connection between the DCX set top and the HDTV Note Be sure to match up each signal to the same connection on the TV otherwise the colors wi
6. STFOUDIGS MOOT ett tete EE EAR here re eH BR 41 viii 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on receiving a Motorola DCX3400 Series High Definition All Digital Dual Tuner Cable Set top one of the most advanced interactive digital cable set tops available today Motorola has merged the extraordinary features of digital cable the seemingly endless programming options interactive program guides Video on Demand VOD and commercial free CD quality music with the flexibility of a dual tunerdigital video recorder DVR and the incredible picture quality and sound of High Definition TV HDTV This set top includes an Entertainment Package that enables a direct digital connection to consumer audio and video devices through IEEE 1394 and HDMI interfaces Dolby Digital Plus is supported by the HDMI interface and provides 7 1 channels and beyond of enhanced quality audio The set top is fully equipped with a factory installed hard drive for hours of DVR functionality which includes the capability of recording two High Definition programs or watching one while recording another This User Guide introduces you to the basic features outlines important safeguards and provides several options for integrating this component into your current entertainment system Please take a few moments to read through this User Guide the configuration diagrams on screen menu description and troubleshooting section will help you make the most of your hom
7. 1 is E al E 10 o ES lo TT a EE Cable in Alternate cD INPUT i AUDIO LEFT e lI CABLE ANTENNA IN Alternate Note S Video and Composite video require separate audio connections Note Only 1 video connection and 1 audio connection is required Note Solid lines indicate optimum connections 4 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET TOP Connecting an SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder 1 Connect a stereo audio cable to the AUDIO OUT L R connectors on the DCX3400 set top and the INPUT AUDIO L R connectors on the stereo VCR 2 Connect a composite video cable to the VIDEO OUT connector on the DCX3400 set top and the INPUT VIDEO connector on the stereo VCR 3 Connect a stereo audio cable to the OUTPUT AUDIO L R connectors on the Stereo VCR and the INPUT AUDIO L R connectors on the Standard Definition TV SDTV 4 Connect a composite video cable to the output video connector on the stereo VCR and the input video connector on the Standard Definition TV SDTV Note You can also connect using the S Video connectors if supported by your VCR DVD recorder and SDTV These video connection methods do not support HD video If you have an HDTV see Connecting HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio 22 4 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET TOP Connecting Your DCX Set top to an SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder L R audio Video composite 10 o 8 L I o mi
8. Standard HDMI cable to the TV and to the HDMI connector on your DCX set top 11 4 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET TOP HDMI and IEEE 1394 outputs provide video and audio so no separate audio connections are required if you plan to use your TV s speakers as the primary audio source On screen graphics will not be displayed when you are using the IEEE 1394 connection on the rear panel of the DCX set top Refer to Section 6 for more information If your TV has a DVI input connect a HDMI to DVI adapter or cable to the HDMI out connector on the DCX set top and the DVI HDTV connector on your TV Note DVI does not provide audio A separate audio connection must be made e Component video YPbPr HDTV and SDTV The YPbPr connectors on your DCX set top provide HDTV and SDTV component video Note Component video does not provide audio A separate audio connection must be made e S Video SDTV H a component video input is not available on your TV use the S Video connection Note S Video does not provide audio A separate audio connection must be made e Composite video SDTV H an S Video input is not available on your TV use the composite video video connection Note Composite video does not provide audio A separate audio connection must be made e RF Output SDTV If no other input is available on your TV the RF Output of the DCX3400 set top can be connected to the Antenna or Cable Input on your TV The RF Output carr
9. top audio output is connected to a home theater receiver verify that the receiver is set to the appropriate input source and the mute button on the receiver has not been pressed e Verify that you have the correct cables for the audio connections e Verify that the audio cables are firmly connected between the DCX set top and the audio playback device TV receiver DVD player etc 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution There is no audio from the center and or surround speakers of a home theater receiver connected to the DCX set top Not all programs feature full Dolby Digital 5 1 or Dolby Digital Plus 7 1 surround sound In some cases the programs may only contain left and right stereo audio e Verify that the S PDIF cable coaxial or optical is firmly connected to the DCX set top and the home theater receiver e Verify that the home theater receiver is set to a surround sound audio mode Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx e Verify that the receiver is properly configured to work with all connected speakers There is no video on the TV screen Verify that the TV is powered on and set to the appropriate input source for the DCX set top Verify that the DCX set top is powered on and tuned to an authorized cable channel Verify that all video cables between the DCX set top and the TV are firmly connected Verify that the coaxial cable feed is firm
10. use the Format button to select a video output format that results in a viewable picture on the display screen Once a viewable picture is available please use the User Settings Menu to optimize the DCX3400 set top display settings for your specific television Video Format Indicators Front Panel Display The front panel display of the DCX3400 set top is equipped with indicators to the right hand side of the display that are used to indicate the currently selected video output format on the component video YPbPr and HDMI outputs As the Format button is depressed the front panel format indicators will change to illuminate the currently selected video output format in use by the DCX set top Note There are some scenarios where the DCX set top does not change the video output format if the Format button is depressed In these scenarios the DCX3400 set top will flash the currently illuminated video format indicator on the front panel display If this should occur please use the User Settings Menu to make further changes to the video output settings of the DCX3400 set top Note Availability of certain features is dependent upon application support 2 OPERATION M Card The M Card is required to view cable television programs previously recorded programs on the DVR or interactive on demand programs The M Card should not be removed 3 DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER DVR The DVR The DCX3400 set top is equipped with an internal hard d
11. 3400 will provide the same digital audio format on the HDMI output as is provided with the program being viewed at that time For example if the program has a Dolby Digital soundtrack the DCX3400 will pass the Dolby Digital audio to the HDMI output This option is most useful when connecting the DCX3400 to a home theater receiver that has HDMI Switching capability Note 1 Adjusting these settings could result in a loss of audio Only a professional installer or someone with a good working knowledge of the digital audio formats supported by the TV and or home theater receiver should change this setting Return To Main Selecting this option will return you to the main User Settings menu screen Page Restore Selecting this option will restore all of the settings on this screen HDMI DVI Automatic Mode Color Space and Audio Output to their default value Use this option Settings if audio and or video has been lost after adjusting these settings from their default values 37 7 CONFIGURING THE AUDIO VIDEO AND CLOSED CAPTION SETTINGS To configure the DCX3400 settings on the Additional Closed Caption Settings menu screen 1 Power off the DCX3400 and then immediately press the MENU key on the front panel This will display the main User Settings menu Move the cursor next to the Closed Caption option and adjust this setting to Enabled The option to enter the Additional Closed Caption Settings men
12. 4 3 PAN SCAN designates that a standard screen television is connected to the DCX3400 and that widescreen programs should be cropped so that the picture fills the entire screen HDMI YPbPr The HDMI YPbPr Output setting allows you to specify the video output format Output of the DCX3400 for all programs when the 4 3 Override setting is set Off or Stretch or for all widescreen programs when the 4 3 Override is set to 480i or 480p Options include 1080i 720p 480p 480i and Native By default the 10801 option is selected The options are used as follows e 10801 The DCX3400 will present programs in the High Definition 1080i format 1920 x 1080 pixels with interlaced scanning at 30 frames per second e 720p The DCX3400 will present programs in the High Definition 720p format 1280 x 720 pixels with progressive scanning at 60 frames per second e 480p The DCX3400 will present programs in the Enhanced Definition 480p format 720 x 480 pixels with progressive scanning at 60 frames per second e 480i The DCX3400 will present programs in the Standard Definition 480i format 720 x 480 pixels with interlaced scanning at 30 frames per second e Native The DCX3400 will present programs in the format that most closely matches their native format according to the compatible formats selected from the My TV Supports The Following Formats list see below 1080p 24 30 will be presented natively Note 1 Some tele
13. ADOWED or RIGHT SHADOWED Font Edge Sets the edge color Default to AUTO Options are AUTO WHITE BLACK Color RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW MAGENTA or CYAN Background Sets the background color for closed captions Defaults to AUTO Options are Color AUTO WHITE BLACK RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW MAGENTA or CYAN Background Sets the background opacity for closed captions Defaults to AUTO Options Opacity are AUTO TRANSPARENT TRANSLUCENT SOLID or FLASHING Settings Sets the default settings for closed captions AUTO or the settings you have configured USER Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO or USER Return To Main Page Selecting this option will return you to the main User Settings menu screen Restore Closed Caption Defaults To reset all of the Additional Closed Caption settings to their default values select this option and press the key 39 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling your service provider review this troubleshooting guide This information is to help you quickly solve a problem If your problem still exists contact your service provider Problem Possible Solution The DCX set top The DCX set top may have received a software update and may not power on will not power on while the new software is being installed Try again in a few minutes e Verify that the AC power cord of the external power supply is connected to the DCX set top and an AC outlet Unplug the DCX set
14. IONAL CLOSED CAPTION SETTINGS gt gt gt RESTORE ALL DEFAULTS MENU VERSION 2 1 An example of the User Settings menu when the HDMI output is not connected 4 Use the remote control or the cursor keys on the front panel to navigate the on screen menus e Press the A and Y keys to highlight the setting you wish to change e Press the key to select an option e To exit the setting and move to another setting press the A or V key e To exit the menu and save your settings press the POWER or MENU key If the User Settings menu does not display on the HDTV screen the TV may not support the default video output setting Use the Format button on the front panel to select a video output format that can be displayed by the TV as described in There is no video on the TV screen in the Troubleshooting section 30 7 CONFIGURING THE AUDIO VIDEO AND CLOSED CAPTION SETTINGS The User Settings options Setting Description TV Type The TV Type allows you to specify the style of television connected to the DCX3400 Options include 16 9 4 3 LETTERBOX and 4 3 PAN SCAN By default the 16 9 option is selected The options are used as follows 6 9 designates that a widescreen television is connected to the DCX3400 e 4 3 LETTERBOX designates that a standard screen television is connected to the DCX3400 and that widescreen programs should be scaled to fit the screen with black bars above and below the picture e
15. USER GUIDE DCX3400 High Detinition DVR M MOTOROLA IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
16. YPE 16 9 HDMI YPbPr OUTPUT NATIVE 4 3 OVERRIDE 480i MY TV SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING FORMATS 1080p30 1080p24 1080i VIDEO SHARPNESS 1 2 ADDITIONAL HDMI SETTINGS gt gt gt CLOSED CAPTION ENABLED ADDITIONAL CLOSED CAPTION SETTINGS gt gt gt RESTORE ALL DEFAULTS MENU VERSION 2 1 An example of the User Settings menu when configured for Native mode operation 35 7 CONFIGURING THE AUDIO VIDEO AND CLOSED CAPTION SETTINGS To configure the DCX3400 settings on the Additional HDMI Settings menu screen 1 2 3 With an HDMI connection in place power off the DCX3400 and then immediately press the MENU key on the front panel This will display the main User Settings menu Move the cursor next to the Additional HDMI Settings option and press the b gt key ADDITIONAL HDMI SETTINGS NOTE CHANGING THESE VALUES MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF AUDIO AND OR VIDEO HDMI DVI MODE HDMI COLOR SPACE YCC 4 4 4 AUDIO OUTPUT AUTO RETURN TO MAIN PAGE gt gt gt RESTORE AUTOMATIC SETTINGS An example of the Additional HDMI Settings menu 36 7 CONFIGURING THE AUDIO VIDEO AND CLOSED CAPTION SETTINGS The Additional HDMI Settings menu options are Setting Description HDMI DVI The HDMI DVI mode settings allow you to optimize the HDMI output to work Mode with both DVI equipped televisions and HDMI equipped televisions By default this option is set to HDMI The options are used as follows e HDMI designa
17. a VCR DVD Recorder in your configuration 25 5 RECORDING YOUR CONNECTIONS Use this diagram to record connections between your home entertainment components You can use this diagram to reconnect your system if you move the equipment or add new equipment Disconnect the power from the DCX set top before connecting or changing cable connections Do not place another component or object on top of the DCX set top DCX3400 oo 19009 m o I TU 7 E 7 VCR HDTV Standard Definition TV ANTENNA Mii Hom SPP DVEHDTV m INPUT OUTPUT O e ol Gzzz jo ANTENNA N AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO is R e Tov AUDIO IN VIDEOIN S VIDEO IN SPDIF Be e 000 o MW o AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S VIDEO OUT IEEE 1394 Audio receiver DVD AUDIO OUT SPEAKER VIDEO OUNT CONNECTORS VIDEO COAX OPTICAL L R o Ro ei o o DIGITAL ANALOG A V receiver COMPONENT VIDEO Y DIGITAL AUDIO 5 1 CH INPUT VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO COAX IN OPTICAL IN TWMONITOR OUTPUT VIDEO S VIDEO e AUN 26 5 RECORDING YOUR CONNECTIONS Data Devices _necoravevice ony o Ta a D Audio video External hard USB devices drive devices Do not attempt to connect data devices without contacting your service provider Advanced data feat
18. al from your service provider RF Out Ch 3 4 modulated audio video SDTV to TV or VCR IEEE 1394 Audio and video device connection Video outputs YPbPr Component video output HDTV Audio Out L R audio SDTV Audio Out Variable L R audio SDTV NN QO Oo BR WwW N Digital Audio Coaxial S PDIF Provides Dolby Digital or PCM output Digital Audio Optical S PDIF Provides Dolby Digital or PCM output CO Video Out Composite Video SDTV S Video Connects to S Video SDTV input of TV or VCR M Card Inserted M Card HDMI High Definition TV HDTV connector eSATA External Serial ATA disk interface USB 2 0 High Speed peripheral device connection AJOJN External IR Input Connects to a remote control set top accessory cable Data test connector service personnel only al Ethernet Network connection Power connector Availability of certain features is dependent upon application support 2 OPERATION Turning Power On and Off Press POWER on the front panel or remote control to turn the DCX set top on or off standby When using the remote control be sure it is in cable mode by pressing CABLE before pressing POWER When using the front panel please note that the front panel buttons are touch sensitive so simply touch the POWER icon to turn on the set top Changing Channels You
19. can change channels in three ways e Press CHANNEL or on the front panel of the DCX set top or the remote control to step through the channel selection e Enter the number of the channel you wish to view using the number keys on the remote control e Select the channel in the Interactive Program Guide Adjusting the Volume Press VOLUME or on the remote control to adjust the volume When you adjust the volume the volume scale is displayed on the screen Press MUTE on the remote control to toggle the sound on and off For best audio quality when using the analog L R var volume controlled audio outputs use the remote control to set the DCX set top to approximately three quarters of the maximum volume level and then adjust the audio levels on external devices such as your TV or A V receiver When using the analog L R fixed audio outputs or any of the digital audio outputs HDMI IEEE 1394 optical or coaxial digital audio adjust the audio levels on your external device such as your TV or A V receiver You may also be able to program your remote to control the volume of your TV or A V receiver directly refer to the remote control instruction manual Interactive Program Guide The Interactive Program Guide displays information about TV programs and enables you to access features such as Parental Control or Pay Per View Interactive program guides can vary with each cable service provider Refer to the Interactive Program Guid
20. change components on your entertainment system review the following e For basic cable connections use 75 ohm coaxial cables equipped with Ftype connectors e Disconnect power from your equipment before connecting or changing cable connections For information on connecting to an HDTV see Video Connection Options CAUTION Do not place anything on top of your DCX set top especially other home entertainment components Be sure to provide adequate ventilation to prevent overheating Video Connection Options The DCX set top offers several different video connection options Component video HDMI and IEEE 1394 allow you to view both High Definition and Standard Definition TV programming Composite video S Video and RF coaxial connections allow you to view only Standard Definition TV programming HD programming will be down converted to SD format for SD outputs To determine whether your TV features component video HDMI IEEE 1394 S Video or composite video check the manual supplied with your TV Use the guidelines below to determine the best video connection for your home entertainment system Note Only 1 video connection to the TV is required HD video can only be viewed with HDMI IEEE 1394 or component video connections e HDMI or IEEE 1394 HDTV and SDTV HDMI and IEEE 1394 offer higher quality HD video than component video If your TV has an HDMI input this is for both audio and video Connect a
21. cture and present the video in the format designated by the HDMI YPbPr Output setting Note 1 Some televisions may only support certain video formats Please consult your television s user manual for more information on format compatibility Note 2 If the HDMI YPbPr Output setting is set to either 480i or Native the 4 3 Override feature is disabled and is no longer selectable in the menu The 4 3 Override feature is available when the HDMI YPbPr Output setting is 1080i 720p or 480p 32 7 CONFIGURING THE AUDIO VIDEO AND CLOSED CAPTION SETTINGS Setting Description My TV The My TV Supports The Following Formats checklist allows you to configure Supports The the Native mode operation of the DCX3400 The checklist becomes Following accessible only when the HDMI YPbPr Output setting is set to Native The Formats DCX3400 is capable of delivering all of the video formats listed in this checklist depending upon the type of video connection HDMI or YPbPr being used By default the 1080i and 480i formats are checked in this checklist The options are used as follows e 1080p30 The DCX3400 will present programs broadcast in the High Definition 1080p30 format 1920 x 1080 pixels with progressive scanning at 30 frames per second using the HDMI connection only The DCX3400 cannot convert any other broadcast format to the 1080p30 format e 1080p24 The DCX3400 will present programs broadcast in the High Defi
22. d by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without reference to conflict of laws principles THIS LICENSE SHALL TERMINATE AUTOMATICALLY if you fail to comply with the terms of this License Motorola is not responsible for any third party software that is provided as a bundled application or otherwise with the Software or that is downloaded to or otherwise installed on the Product U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The Product and documentation is provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS The use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subdivision c 1 ii of The Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 52 227 7013 The contractor manufacturer is Motorola Inc Home amp Network Mobility 101 Tournament Drive Horsham PA 19044 2008 Motorola Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work such as translation transformation or adaptation without written permission from Motorola Inc MOTOROLA and the Stylized M logo are registered in the US Patent and Trademark Office CableCARD M M Card and DOCSIS are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cable Television Laboratories Inc HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of JDMI Licensing LLC Dolby and the double D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
23. e entertainment experience To determine which features of digital cable are provided in your service area please check with your local cable operator They will be happy to provide instructions for these optional services Features e All Digital Dual Tuner High Definition DVR M Card Host o Dual tuners support watch and record mode e Dual Advanced A V High Definition decode e Integrated MoCA networking Only available with the DCX3400 M model e HDMI Component IEEE 1394 S Video Composite RF remod Digital Audio S PDIF Audio L R Ethernet USB eSATA e 1080p 24 30 video decode amp output support 1 INTRODUCTION Front Panel aeg Gi i ee ern DCX3400 QE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 USB 2 0 High Speed connector 2 Cursor Menu navigation Select Selects menu options Power Turns the set top on and off standby Menu Displays the menu Guide Displays the program guide nfo Displays current channel and program information Format Change the video output format CoO N OO oo P w Channel Changes channel up or down Availability of certain features is dependent upon application support 1 INTRODUCTION Rear Panel ZINA Hom GS at E EXT IR 11 12 131415 EH ao 6 16 Cable In Connects to cable sign
24. e s instruction manual for detailed instructions 2 OPERATION Front Panel Format Button The Format button located on the front panel of the DCX3400 set top allows you to quickly change the video output format used by the Component Video YPbPr and HDMI outputs The DCX3400 set top is capable of providing the following video formats on the YPbPr and HDMI video outputs e High Definition 10801 1920 x 1080 pixels e High Definition 720p 1280 x 720 pixels e Enhanced Definition 480p 720 x 480 pixels e Standard Definition 480i 720 x 480 pixels The DCX3400 set top is also capable of passing through High Definition 1080p 24 30 1920 x 1080 pixels source content over the HDMI video output The Format button is intended to allow you to select a video output format that is compatible with a connected display device Some televisions may not support all four video formats listed above The Format button provides an easy method for selecting an output format that is compatible with your television Operation The Format button is intended to complement the User Settings Menu see Configuring the Audio Video and Closed Caption Settings It is not intended to replace the User Settings Menu The User Settings Menu is the preferred method of optimizing the DCX set top to operate with your specific television If you cannot get a video display when the DCX set top is connected to your television via component video or standard HDMI cables
25. eceiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and set top e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the set top is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Motorola for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Motorola Inc Home amp Network Mobility 101 Tournament Drive Horsham PA 19044 1 215 323 1000 declares that the DCX 3400 set top complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device Canada Industry Canada IC This Class B digital device complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT BY RECYCLING When you see this symbol on a Motorola product do not dispose of the product with residential or commercial waste Recycling your Motorola Equipment Please do not dispose of this product with your residential or commercial waste O Some countries or regions such as the European Union have set up systems to collect and rec
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27. he TV monitor output S Video connector on the A V receiver Note If your TV or A V receiver does not support S Video connections Composite connections may be used in place of the S Video connections Note The digital audio optical OPTICAL S PDIF or digital audio COAXIAL S PDIF audio outputs may be used in place of the stereo audio outputs AUDIO L R These outputs offer a higher level of audio quality including support for Dolby Digital audio These video connection methods do not support HD video If you have an HDTV see Connecting HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio 24 4 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET TOP Connecting Your DCX Set top to an A V Receiver SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder 0 Choose one L R audio S Video Video composite DCX3400 Cable In VCR DVD Recorder Alternate Standard Definition TV INPUT O INPUT OUTPUT AUDIO LEFT CABLE ANTENNA IN AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO RIGHT ToTV VIDEO CO A ANTENNA IN H S VIDEO D A V Receiver COMPONENT VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO 5 1CHINPUT COAX IN OPTICAL IN MO O Touru VIDEO S VIDEO JU amp y EELER Pr d na Note Solid lines indicate optimum connections Note Consult your A V receiver manual for additional wiring options or constraints when including
28. ies both video and audio Set your TV to channel 3 or 4 4 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET TOP Connecting HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio Cable In HDMI Connect an RF coaxial cable to the cable wall outlet and the CABLE IN connector on the DCX set top If your TV has an HDMI input this is for both audio and video if you are using the TV speakers Connect a Standard HDMI cable to the TV and to the HDMI connector on your DCX set top IEEE 1394 If your HDTV has an IEEE 1394 connector you can use the IEEE 1394 for both your video and audio connection Connect an IEEE 1394 cable to the IEEE 1394 connector on your HDTV and DCX set top Note On screen graphics will not be displayed when you are using the IEEE 1394 connection on the rear panel of the DCX set top Refer to Section 6 for more information If you have an audio video receiver and are not using your TV s speakers go to Connecting Your DCX Set top to an A V Receiver Audio 4 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET TOP Connecting Your DCX Set top to an HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio Choose one HDMI IEEE 1394 DCX3400 Cable in Alternate lt i gt Alternate gt HDTV ij i AUDIO S VIBEQ PE ee COMPONENT VIDEO EP N Neli NUT oe D 6 Side i casey e IN ur OPTICAL IN y O e VIDEO 2 ANGGANA NA IEEE 1394 Homi Pb
29. inct levels of video picture sharpness A value of 1 corresponds to a softer picture while a value of 5 corresponds to a sharper picture The best sharpness setting depends upon the video connection being used the display quality of the TV and the viewer s personal preference Additional HDMI Settings The Additional HDMI Settings option is available whenever an HDMI connection is in place Selecting this option will present a new menu screen with settings specific to the HDMI connection These settings are discussed in more detail on the following pages Closed Caption The Closed Caption setting turns closed captions off or on When this option is set to Disabled the DCX3400 does not render draws closed captions on any video output When this option is set to Enabled the DCX3400 renders draws closed captions on all video outputs By default the Disabled option is selected Additional Closed Caption Settings The Additional Closed Caption Settings option is available whenever the Closed Caption setting is set to Enabled Selecting this option will present a new menu screen with settings specific to closed captions These settings are discussed in more detail on the following pages Restore All Defaults To reset all User Settings to their default values move the cursor to this option and press the key 34 7 CONFIGURING THE AUDIO VIDEO AND CLOSED CAPTION SETTINGS USER SETTINGS TV T
30. justs to changes in the temperature around the DCX set top Please note the hard drive will stay on even when the DCX set top is turned off standby 43 MOTOROLA O1 DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Motorola Inc 101 Tournament Drive LAY Horsham PA 19044 U S A http www motorola com 547049 001 b 08 08
31. l a a ORG re ea TAT A 9 2Gonnec ng Your DER SE Dan een 11 A A a CR Pa ga N Ng pae e 11 Connecting HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio eeeeeeeenenennenen 13 A EE 13 HDMI ee Eee 13 IS EE 13 Connecting Your DCX Set top to an HDTV Single Connection for Video Audio 14 Connecting HDTV Separate Video Audio Connections eeeeeenenennenen 15 Cable Vi GE 15 DN E 15 Component Video YPbPr aana coca ant danilo 5 fw CN 5 Connecting Your DCX Set top to an HDTV Separate Video Audio eueeeeeeeeee 16 Connecting Your DCX Set top to an HDTV Alternate Audio 17 Connecting an A V Receiver Audio ee E died ed elc oiu pia 18 Connecting Your DCX Set top to an A V Receiver Audio 19 Connecting BI SD moo aga Da ee 20 Connecting Your DCX Set top to an SDTV entered 21 Connecting an SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder sssssssssssssssseetere teet trennen 22 Connecting Your DCX Set top to an SDTV and VCR DVD Hecorder 23 Connecting an A V Receiver SDTV and VCR DVD Hecorder 24 Connecting Your DCX Set top to an A V Receiver SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder 011101110011ssrersen11ene 25 5 Becdrdihu Your A A 26 1 INTRODUCTION Data DevICes asma man am ag AAA ten See Raniah aria 2 Data EOS a o e o e o a aaa a Na 2 6 On Screen BEODIIGS Eh A ee es cran beth tete 28 7 Configuring the Audio Video and Closed Caption Settings 29
32. ll not appear correctly on your TV To connect your audio connections with your TV speakers go to Audio section below To connect your audio connections for an A V receiver go to Connecting Your DCX Set top to an A V Receiver Audio If your TV does not have digital audio inputs connect the stereo audio cable to the AUDIO L R connectors on the DCX3400 set top and the AUDIO L R connectors on the HDTV If your TV supports a digital audio inputs use the digital audio OPTICAL S PDIF or COAXIAL S PDIF outputs instead of the AUDIO L R outputs S PDIF offers better audio quality including support for Dolby Digital audio For information on configuring your DCX set top settings go to Configuring the Audio Video and Closed Caption Settings 4 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET TOP Connecting Your DCX Set top to an HDTV Separate Video Audio ___Choose__ one L R audio HDMI Component video e oO DCX3400 CABLE ANTENNA IN DVI D HDMI to DVI adapter Note Only 1 video connection and 1 audio connection needs to be made to an HDTV Note HDMI to DVI adapter is not included with the set top Note Solid lines indicate optimum connections 4 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET TOP Connecting Your DCX Set top to an HDTV Alternate Audio Choose H Choose d one one Digital audio Digital audio L R audio optical coaxial
33. ly connected to the DCX set top and the wall jack e fthe DCX set top video output is connected to a home theater unit verify that the home theater unit is powered on and set to the appropriate input source e f the DCX set top video output is connected to a TV through an HDMI connection power off the TV and then power off the DCX set top Wait one second and then power on the devices Not all HDTVs can display every output format 1080i 720p 480p or 480i available on the DCX set top To select a different format 1 Ensure that your DCX set top is plugged into a power outlet and is turned off 2 Press the MENU key on the front panel Your settings are displayed on the DCX set top front panel display 3 Press the A and V keys to display the HDMI YPbPr OUTPUT setting 4 Press the key to cycle through the available output formats until a picture displays on the TV No graphics or program guides appear on the TV Screen If you use the IEEE 1394 connection on screen graphics including closed captions and program guides are not displayed by the DCX set top On Screen graphics and captions may still be overlaid by your TV if enabled Alternatively use HDMI or component video instead No closed captions display Verify on the User Settings menu that closed captions are enabled on the DCX set top Verify that closed captions are enabled on the TV Note Closed captioning may not be available on the current p
34. moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped IMPORTANT SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS The DCX3400 set top requires careful handling to avoid potential damage to its internal hard disk drive or the loss of recorded data Be sure to follow these requirements during transportation and installation The plug is the main disconnect device It shall remain readily accessible and operable The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus During Transportation to the Subscriber Home Transport the cable terminal in its shipping box or an equally padded container Do not expose the terminal to rain or moisture 3 inch minimum VENTILATE Unit must be installed Ky A on a hard flat surface icd and not on top of another electronic device During Installation e Do not place the terminal in an enclosed area where the cooling vents are blocked or impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings e Install the terminal so that its position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example do not place the terminal on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that could block the ventilation openings e Install the terminal away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers and stoves Installation of the terminal near consumer electronics devices such as stereo receiver amplifiers and television
35. ng 4 3 video There are black bars on all four sides of the picture This may occur on a 4 3 TV if the 4 3 OVERRIDE setting is OFF To set 4 3 SD programming to fill the screen depending on the capabilities of the TV set 4 3 OVERRIDE to 480i or 480p This may occur on a 16 9 TV if the active video for an SD broadcast is in letterbox format To confirm wait for a commercial or look for a graphic such as a network logo If the commercial fills the screen from top to bottom or the graphic appears below the active video the program is being letterboxed by the broadcaster You can minimize this by activating the zoom feature on the TV A broadcaster may include black bars on either side of a wide screen broadcast This is called a hybrid aspect ratio and results in a black border surrounding the video on a 4 3 TV Because this is part of the broadcast the DCX set top cannot correct the video You may be able to minimize the border using the zoom feature on the TV Colors do not appear correctly Be sure to match up each signal to the same YPbPr connection on the TV otherwise the colors will not appear correctly on your TV The DCX set top is making a humming noise The DCX set top includes an integrated hard drive and a fan for cooling During normal operation the DCX set top emits a low humming noise similar to a personal computer The noise varies in volume occasionally when the speed of the internal fan ad
36. nition 1080p24 format 1920 x 1080 pixels with progressive scanning at 24 frames per second using the HDMI connection only The DCX3400 cannot convert any other broadcast format to the 1080p24 format e 1080i The DCX3400 will present programs broadcast in the High Definition 1080i format using both the HDMI and YPbPr connections The DCX3400 can also convert any other broadcast format to the 1080i format e 720p The DCX3400 will present programs broadcast in the High Definition 720p format using both the HDMI and YPbPr connections The DCX3400 can also convert any other broadcast format to the 720p format e 480p The DCX3400 will present programs broadcast in the Enhanced Definition 480p format using both the HDMI and YPbPr connections The DCX3400 can also convert any other broadcast format to the 480p format e 480i The DCX3400 will present programs broadcast in the Standard Definition 480i format using both the HDMI and YPbPr connections The DCX3400 can also convert any other broadcast format to the 480i format 33 7 CONFIGURING THE AUDIO VIDEO AND CLOSED CAPTION SETTINGS Setting Description Note 1 The DCX3400 cannot provide 1080p30 or 1080p24 video using the YPbPr output When using the DCX3400 in Native mode these two formats are disabled and inaccessible if there is no HDMI connection in place Note 2 When connecting the DCX3400 to an HDMI or DVI TV the TV provides
37. pace Maintain a Personal Program Library Accessed by using the Interactive Program Guide IPG Control Live TV Pause rewind and fast forward live TV Simultaneously Watch Two Programs Watch two programs and easily switch between them using the swap key on your remote control Dependent upon program guide support and provided remote control Simultaneous Watch and Record Record one program in the background while viewing another live broadcast at the same time Simultaneously Record Two Shows Record two programs from two different channels at the same time 3 DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER DVR Simultaneously Record Two Shows and Watch a Recorded Program Watch a program recorded on your DVR while recording up to two other programs at the same time You can also easily switch from viewing the pre recorded program and either of the programs you re recording Play Recorded Programming On Networked Set Tops In Your Home Using integrated MoCA networking DCX3400 M recorded entertainment can be accessed by other compatible non DVR set tops with integrated MoCA when enabled by application software 4 CONNECTING YOUR DCX SET TOP Instructions and diagrams are included for the following connections e High Definition Television HDTV e AN receiver Audio e Standard Definition TV SDTV e Standard Definition TV SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder e AN receiver Standard Definition TV SDTV and VCR DVD Recorder Before you move or
38. rive for DVR Digital Video Recorder functionality which provides the ability to record both Standard Definition TV SDTV and High Definition TV HDTV programs Storage time varies based on the video format and specific channel DVR offers the ability to control your viewing experience by pausing time shifting live TV and providing trick playback modes pause fast forward slow forward fast rewind slow rewind You may experience a slight delay when switching between time shifted and live TV The DCX3400 M model also includes integrated MoCA networking which supports whole home DVR capabilities This feature extends the DVR experience to DCX3200 M or other compatible non DVR set tops with integrated MoCA when enabled by application software On your non DVR set top you can now view your DVR recordings playback content and set future recordings all from another room in your home With the DCX3400 set top you can Record Programming The total hours of recorded content will vary based on the storage capacity of your specific DCX model and type of content digital SD or HD being recorded Estimated Recording Hours Drive Size Standard Digital HDTV Channels Channels DCX3400 55 to 100 14 to 21 80 to 150 20 to 30 110 to 210 30 to 45 These capacities are based on recording digital MPEG 2 video A recording of a video program that is broadcast in digital MPEG 4 format requires approximately half the disk s
39. rogram 42 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Solution There are black bars to the right and left of the picture Wide screen TVs display 4 3 programs in this format unless set to Stretch Turn on the 4 3 OVERRIDE feature in the User Settings menu This enables most wide screen TVs to stretch the video to fill the screen see your TV manual for information about stretching 4 3 video e f the DCX set top is connected to a wide screen TV verify that the TV TYPE is set to 16 9 in the User Settings menu Many HD programs are broadcast in pillar box format with black bars to the left and right of the picture These programs are broadcast in 16 9 HD formats even though the video is not 16 9 There are black bars above and below the picture All 4 3 HDTVs display HD programs in letterbox format black bars above and below the picture because of the shape of the display screen e Turn on the 4 3 OVERRIDE feature in the User Settings menu This enables most standard screen TVs to display a full screen picture when the DCX set top is tuned to a 4 3 program e Set the TV TYPE to 4 3 Pan Scan This enables the DCX set top to remove the black bars above and below the picture when possible Some SD programs are broadcast in the letterbox format with black bars above and below the picture Some widescreen TVs offer a zoom feature that may be able to remove the black bars see your TV manual for information about zoomi
40. s is permitted as long as the air surrounding the terminal does not exceed 40 C 104 F e Place the terminal on a flat surface not prone to vibration or impact e Do not install the terminal in an area where condensation occurs e To prevent the temporary loss of guide data and cause a temporarily non responding terminal do not plug the AC power cord into a switched power outlet e To avoid shock and vibration damage to the internal hard drive do not move the terminal while it is plugged in e To allow the hard drive to spin down and park its heads wait at least 10 seconds after disconnecting power before moving the terminal FCC COMPLIANCE Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the r
41. tes that an HDMI television is connected to the DCX3400 e DVI designates that a DVI television is connected to the DCX3400 via an HDMI to DVI adapter Color Space The Color Space setting allows you to adjust the color space used by the DCX3400 to generate the video signals on the HDMI output By default this option is set to YCC 4 4 4 The options are used as follows e YCC 4 4 4 designates that the DCX3400 will generate video signals within the YCC color space e RGB designates that the DCX3400 will generate video signals within the RGB color space Note 1 Adjusting these settings could result in a loss of video Only a professional installer or someone with a good working knowledge of the color spaces supported by the TV should change this setting Audio Output The Audio Output setting allows you to specify the digital audio format delivered over the HDMI connection by the DCX3400 Options include Auto L PCM and Pass Through By default the Auto option is selected The options are used as follows e Auto designates that the DCX3400 will provide the digital audio format specified by the connected device TV or home theater receiver when that device was first connected to the DCX3400 e PCM designates that the DCX3400 will provide all audio in the Linear Pulse Code Modulation digital audio format The L PCM format is widely supported by most HDMI televisions and home theater receivers e Pass Through designates that the DCX
42. the DCX3400 with its list of supported video formats The DCX3400 will automatically place a check next to the formats in the checklist that it can verify are supported by the TV The checklist may be modified manually after the DCX3400 performs the automatic configuration Note 3 While this checklist provides the ability to customize the Native mode experience when using the DCX3400 it can also result in a loss of video if the checklist is modified without a clear understanding of the video formats supported by the TV These settings should only be modified by a professional installer or someone with a good working knowledge of the video formats supported by the TV Note 4 When using the DCX3400 in Native mode at least one of the following formats 1080i 720p 480p 480i MUST be checked even if one or both of the 1080p formats has been checked The DCX3400 cannot be configured to provide video only in the 1080p30 and or 1080p24 formats The DCX3400 also does not support the 1080p60 video format Note 5 The DCX3400 will provide 480i format video on the YPbPr output whenever 1080p30 or 1080p24 format video is being provided on the HDMI output Video Sharpness The Video Sharpness setting allows you to adjust the picture sharpness when viewing a standard definition SD program on the DCX3400 The Video Sharpness setting affects all of the video outputs By default the sharpness level of 3 is selected The DCX3400 supports five dist
43. top from the AC outlet plug it back in and then press the POWER button e f the DCX set top is connected to a switched outlet on another unit verify that that unit is powered on Unplug the power cord from the DCX set top s AC outlet plug it back it in and then press the POWER button It is recommended to use an unswitched outlet if possible e Press the POWER button on the DCX set top front panel instead of the remote control The batteries in the remote control may be depleted The remote control Verify that the remote control is in Cable mode does not work Verify that there are no obstructions between the remote control and the DCX set top Aim the remote control directly at the DCX set top front panel not the TV or VCR The angle between the remote control and the DCX set top may be too large Stand in front of the DCX set top and not too far to either side e Press and release operation keys one at a time firmly and deliberately e Try changing channels using the buttons on the DCX set top front panel e Check the batteries in the remote control Install new batteries if needed There is no audio Verify that the mute button on the DCX set top or the remote control has when viewing not been pressed Press mute on the remote control to restore sound cable channels e f the DCX set top audio output is connected to the TV verify that the mute button on the TV has not been pressed e fthe DCX set
44. u is now available ADDITIONAL CLOSED CAPTION SETTINGS SERVICE SELECTION ANALOG CC1 DIGITAL PRIMARY LANGUAGE FONT SIZE FONT STYLE FONT COLOR FONT OPACITY FONT EDGE TYPE FONT EDGE COLOR BACKGROUND COLOR BACKGROUND OPACITY SETTINGS RETURN TO MAIN PAGE gt gt gt RESTORE CLOSED CAPTION DEFAULTS An example of the Additional Closed Caption Settings menu 38 7 CONFIGURING THE AUDIO VIDEO AND CLOSED CAPTION SETTINGS The Additional Closed Caption Settings menu options are Setting Description Service Sets the service used by the DCX3400 to render draw the closed captions Selection Analog CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 T1 T2 T3 or T4 The default is CC1 Digital PRIMARY LANGUAGE SECONDARY LANGUAGE 3 4 5 or 6 The default is PRIMARY LANGUAGE Font Size Sets the font size for closed captions Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO STANDARD LARGE or SMALL Font Style Sets the font style for closed captions Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO MONO SERIF PROPORTION SERIF MONO NO SERIF PROPORTION NO SERIF CASUAL CURSIVE or SMALL Font Color Sets the font color Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO WHITE BLACK RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW MAGENTA or CYAN Font Opacity Sets the opacity Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO TRANSPARENT TRANSLUCENT SOLID or FLASHING Font Edge Type Sets the edge appearance Defaults to AUTO Options are AUTO NONE RAISED DEPRESSED UNIFORM LEFT SH
45. ures require the proper application and network infrastructure to operate Data Features In addition to high quality audio and video the DCX set top has the capability to deliver high speed data services such as Internet access e mail IP telephony e commerce and home banking Note Your DCX set top may be equipped with the interface connections illustrated but their functionality depends on the services offered by your service provider 27 a 6 ON SCREEN GRAPHICS Your DCX set top can generate graphics that overlay the video programming or fill the entire television screen Common examples include on screen menus such as the User Setting menu closed captions and interactive program guides The DCX set top overlays these graphics whenever you open a menu enable closed captions or scroll through a program grid e On screen graphics are not available on all video output combinations e On screen graphics will not be displayed when you are using the IEEE 1394 connection on the rear panel of the DCX set top 28 7 CONFIGURING THE AUDIO VIDEO AND CLOSED CAPTION SETTINGS The following describes how to configure the audio for HDMI connections SD and HD video settings and closed caption settings for the DCX3400 Before you adjust the output settings e Connect the DCX3400 to the TV and other home entertainment devices e Plug the DCX3400 into an AC power outlet e Initialize the DCX3400 and authorize it for services e T
46. urn the TV on When using an HDMI connection between the DCX3400 and the television be sure to have the cable connected and the TV powered on before adjusting the video settings Motorola recommends using HDMI cables less than 20 meters long To configure the DCX3400 settings on the main User Settings menu screen 1 Ensure the DCX3400 is installed properly and turned on 2 Press POWER to put the set top in stand by mode With in two 2 seconds press the MENU key on the front panel 3 If the TV is on the on screen User Settings menu lists the DCX3400 settings that can be adjusted USER SETTINGS TV TYPE 16 9 HDMI YPbPr OUTPUT 10801 4 3 OVERRIDE 480i SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING FC VIDEO SHARPNESS 1 2 3 ADDITIONAL HDMI SETTINGS gt gt gt CLOSED CAPTIO DISABLED ADDITIONAL CLOSED CAPTION SETTINGS gt gt gt RESTORE ALL DEFAULTS MENU VERSION 2 1 An example of the User Settings menu when the HDMI output is connected 29 7 CONFIGURING THE AUDIO VIDEO AND CLOSED CAPTION SETTINGS Note The User Settings Menu indicates whenever an HDMI connection is in place between the DCX3400 and another device When the HDMI connection is not being used the User Settings Menu will update to reflect this USER SETTINGS TV TYPE 4 3 LETTERBOX YPbPr OUTPUT 720p 4 3 OVERRIDE STRETCH MY TV SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING FORMATS 4501 VIDEO SHARPNESS 1 ADDITIONAL HDMI SETTINGS gt gt gt CLOSED CAPTION DISABLED ADDIT
47. visions may only support certain video formats Please consult the television s user manual for more information on video format compatibility Note 2 The DCX3400 can detect when the HDMI connection is in use If you are not using the HDMI connection on the DCX3400 the HDMI YPbPr Output setting will display as YPbPr Output in the User Settings Menu 7 CONFIGURING THE AUDIO VIDEO AND CLOSED CAPTION SETTINGS Setting Description 4 3 Override The 4 3 Override setting allows you to specify the video output format of the DCX3400 when it is tuned to a Standard Definition program or playing back a Standard Definition program from the DVR Options include 480i 480p Stretch and Off By default the 480i option is selected The options are used as follows 480i The DCX3400 will present Standard Definition programs in the Standard Definition 480i format 720 x 480 pixels 480p The DCX3400 will present Standard Definition programs in the Enhanced Definition 480p format 720 x 480 pixels Stretch The DCX3400 will automatically stretch all Standard Definition programs to a widescreen aspect ratio and present the video in the format designated by the HDMI YPbPr Output setting Note that the Stretch option is only available when the TV Type setting is 16 9 Off The DCX3400 will create a widescreen version of a Standard Definition program by adding black bars to the left and the right of the pi
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